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Microsoft has unveiled the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, brighter 500-nit displays, and optional 5G connectivity. The devices, which start at $1,149 and $1,199 respectively, launch on October 13, 2026. Also announced is a new Surface Mouse with haptic feedback and a customizable Copilot button, priced at $79.99.
Microsoft is launching the second-generation Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch on October 13, 2026. These devices feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved battery life and AI performance but at significantly higher starting prices due to memory costs. A new haptic Surface Mouse is also debuting.
Qualcomm is expanding its presence in the laptop processor market with the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, aiming to challenge Intel and AMD despite currently holding less than 1% market share. The chips are based on a 3nm process, support high-speed memory, and are designed for budget and mainstream laptops, with Qualcomm emphasizing their multi-day battery life and AI features. While adoption is slow, Qualcomm's efforts to improve the Windows on Arm ecosystem and partnerships with app developers suggest a strategic push to grow its market share in the PC industry.
Lenovo has announced a lineup of Windows on ARM laptops for CES 2026, featuring Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus processors across various models including the Yoga Slim 7x, IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Slim 5x, emphasizing portability, long battery life, and high-resolution displays, while excluding flagship ThinkPad and Legion gaming series from ARM options.